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Avoiding Pickpockets in Europe?

stefan73
Threadcutter308 said:
So.........You've done this before too huh ? :unsure: ;) :ROFLMAO:

Oh, and loud ? Leave that up to the Brits. They're really good at it. :ROFLMAO: But seriously, don't be the loud, obnoxious American. For a lot of different reasons. Not the least of which is that if you're quiet and you blend in, you're a much smaller target.

As far as cash vs credit cards and ATM's ? A few short years ago, you'd have to call all of your credit card companies and give them "travel advice" (where you were going, when, for how long, when you're returning, etc.). Now, you can cover most of that online. We use our AMEX's a lot over there. AMEX doesn't care where in the world you are, you don't even have to notify them that you're traveling out of the country. They're the "Easy Button". ATM's are plentiful and work just like here in the states. And, pretty much all of them have "Englisch" as a language selection. Some don't, but they're not common and it's not too hard to stumble/fatfinger your way through the menu.

If using an ATM, you should have a debit card from a (your) bank that does not charge exchange rate fees. Provided that is the case, use that card to withdraw cash from the ATM in the local currency (Euros, Francs in Switzerland) and ALWAYS select the option to have YOUR banking institution handle the currency conversion cost (at no cost to you). There is very little, if any reason to use any currency converters/traders (like you see in the airports). You'll pay a hefty fee if you use them and pretty much for nothing that you can't already do yourself. We actually don't carry much cash over there, what with the easy availability of ATM's. Like here, most/many transactions are via debit or credit card. But, as I think about it, cash transactions seem to be a bit more common there, than here.

@Herb Stoner; Where'd you live over there ?
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When I was visiting my uncle in Munich I heard some loud people talking, I asked my uncle what language that was and then I was able to make out a couple of words and realized they were Brits.

I did have to be the LOUD Bavarian on a flight out of Germany, "scheiss preussen".
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Reloading to accuracy on bolt action

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The problem with loading to a jam is twofold.
Firstly if you need to unload the rifle once a cartridge is in the chamber and the bolt is closed you risk leaving the bullet in the rifling and a chamber full of powder.
Secondly if the rifle is a barrel burner or it is shot a lot you will be chasing the rifling.

Any bullet with a tangent ogive will be more forgiving to seating depth.
Same goes with hybrid bullets.
For target shooting my choices are Lapua Scenar, Hornady ELD-M, and Berger Hybrid Target (combination tangent and secant ogive).
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Thank You SIG.

Terry Cross
M4guru said:
I mean, if you already had the old ones and they gave you the new ones it's a good deal regardless of whatever better shit is out there.

Those blue ass bitches beat Vectronix to the market by 4 years, so that wasn't an option until recently.
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Agreed.

Last week I ran a 1 week class with some of the training done at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson's Pedneau range. One of the guys was running a new set of the Vectronix with and without the extenders. Since we were on a KD range, we were only using the glass for spotting but we did play with the LRF on it and my Sig 10K-G2 against objects deep into the impact area of the range complex.

When compared side by side, the Vectronix were more clear however the Sigs weren't shabby at all. Ranging crap on the hill sides and ridges shown down range in the pic below (way further than we would ever try to throw a bullet) showed that my particular 10K could slightly outperform that particular Vectronix in those conditions. Both used a tripod for stability while the air quality and visibility was superb.

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I didn't feel under-gunned at all with the Sigs. If I had to stay on glass all day, I would likely appreciate the Vectronix glass a little more but for what I intend to use the Sigs for, I am happy.
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Reloading Equipment .22GT stuff; Bartlein Barrel, Dies, Brass

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Bartlein 5R 3B .22GT Barrel, 7” twist, fitted to my Zermatt Origin action, so should fit any Origin. 19 3/8”, threaded 5/8x24. Has thread protector. I don’t keep track of the round count, but still shoots pretty good. $200 shipped.



Forster .22 GT dies. Two FL sizers, one honed by Forster to .249” neck, and the other factory specs. Forster Micrometer seater. $100 shipped.



Custom .22GT Lee Collet Die set. Used once. Works very well. $100 shipped.



RCBS Matchmaster 6GT die set. Works well for .22GT too. Has both .224 decapper/expander and 6mm decapper/expander. $75 shipped. SOLD.

200 rds Alpha Munitions .22GT brass. 165 of them sized and primed with CCI 450s, the other 35 fired. I don’t keep track of the number of firings, but did anneal prior to every sizing, and the brass is in good shape. $100 shipped. SOLD.



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Avoiding Pickpockets in Europe?

stefan73
Herb Stoner said:
This!

Stupid logos, T-shirts, cross body bags and other "practical" traveller BS will put a target on you.

I lived and worked in Europe for several years. I didn't have any issues but blended in better than most from the US and spoke enough local languages to be polite in most casual exchanges in stores, restaurants, and on the street. Did see pickpockets a few times - they got my boss in Prague one night when he was visiting. A couple of good looking girls approached us pretending they were looking for a good time and got a little huggy on us - or tried to. I pushed one off but the other was humping the other guy's thigh and getting fresh and he had a good laugh for a minute with her. He reached in his pocket when we got back to his hotel - his pocket cash was gone - got him for about $400.

No need to carry much local cash - a little is good but just hit an ATM for some walking around money. Your credit or debit cards work just fine at their banks and ATM machines as well as at most restaurants and stores.

Oh - and learn just a few phrases - please, thank you, hello, good bye, etc. and it will go miles in your interactions with the locals.

...and dont be so fucking loud!
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I need to get back to Praha to pick up some swag from the CZ store there! My family is from what was Sudetenland, Goblonz about 45 minutes north of Praha/Prague. I usually fly into Munich and drive to Mettenheim to stay with my Aunt that I lived with and then travel to see my other family.
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Taylorbok
DeathBeforeDismount said:
If smurf vision and low standards are your digs.

The vectronix binos blow them out of the water.
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Go figure you have a controversial opinion.

I've only played with the Vector X in a store. Complaints, buttons are not very friendly to push (maybe get used to it). Display is blinding bright and allegedly not adjustable.

Glass seems about equivalent, others seem to report the ranging capability is similar.
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6.5x47 Lapua

diggler1833
chungus said:
I did a test with three different powders - N150, Varget, and H4350 using Berger 130gr HVLD. I loaded up ten rounds with each powder in 0.2 grain increments. I shot one from each powder, let the barrel cool, then moved to next higher charge.

I was hoping to find a powder that was noticeably more consistent than the other two but there were not huge differences. The groups range from 1.17 to 1.36”. I was surprised they were this tight considering nearly a 2 grain spread in charge weight. I will be using the N150 to continue load development with.
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That probably says more about the consistency of your barrel with the bullet than it does the powder.

N150 did well for me in one of my x47Ls.
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It was just self defense kids!!

Maggot
theLBC said:
imo, it is largely a historical record of the jewish people.
christianity starts with the new testament.
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True, its ts an explanaton of the beginning of all things and a history of the Jewish people, but the whole story of the Jewish people is about bringing Christ, the Messiah, to redeem and hopefully awaken, all humanity, not just the Jews. Thats what all the Prophets were pointing toward.
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Using Tape on the back of a loaded round to check or set headspace. . . .

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I have only been doing the precision thing for four decades or so and few hundred thousand rds so I still have a lot to learn but I have seen exactly what Terry Cross is saying. Bad freaking ammo quality control
I started using a Wilson Case 308 gauge years ago because a smith told me about them. I dropped my ammo for use in them to see if it was in spec before dinging out the hard way.
That was for 308 because that was my duty round

Since I shoot so many different calibers these days I just go to safe place and make sure my ammo will, freely move in magazines and chamber in intended weapon plus visual inspection for obvious defects.

It has gotten bad lately with at least one student a class with ammo that did not go off, won’t chamber or just sucks. This is all
match ammo from reputable manufacturers
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What Action For a .308

diggler1833
nick338 said:
It turned out just fine. Short and sweet, resembling an XM3 but on a BAT Bumblebee.

Pic of the rifle and final load zeroed at 100 yards with 10 shots of 185 Berger Jugg. Couldn't ask for more.

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Looks good man!


Imma just gonna need you to move that dime now and take another picture... because, reasons ;) .
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It was just self defense kids!!

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organized religion-a primary contributor to mass murder for > 4000 years. not to mention slavery,wanton destruction of various things,fraud,financial corruption,success at mind control and a long massive propaganda effort.
hard to say which but the Abrahamic trio seems to be the clear winners there. atheistic fascism has tried to match that record but it's in a distant second place.
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